Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole

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This casserole is so yummy, with the addition of all that cheese....how could you go wrong!(note: plan ahead, this casserole needs to sit in the fridge for a couple of hours, or overnight)!

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Steps

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Set oven to 350 degrees.

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Grease a 2-qt casserole dish.

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Brown ground beef with 2 tbsp parmesan cheese ,.

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Drain off any fat.

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Add tomato sauce , salt and pepper , cook and simmer over med-low heat for 25-30 mins.

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Remove from heat.

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In a separate bowl , combine cottage cheese , cream cheese , sour cream , onions and green pepper.

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Spread half of the cooked and drained spaghetti in prepared casserole dish.

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Cover with the cheese mixture.

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Add remaining spaghetti , and drizzle the melted butter on top.

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Spread the tomato / meat sauce over the top of the spaghetti.

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Chill in the fridge for 2 hours , or overnight , to blend the flavors.

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Remove from the fridge 20 mins before baking.

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Bake for 45 mins , or until hot and bubbly.

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If desired top with 1-2 cups grated mozzeralla cheese the last 15 mins of baking.

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Ingredients

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lean ground beef, parmesan cheese, garlic, tomato sauce, salt and pepper, cream-style cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, scallions, green peppers, spaghetti, butter, mozzarella cheese